INDIA Willoughby has revealed she had a secret romance with a professional poker player.
The BBC newsreader, who fully transitioned three years ago, branded herself the “trans Bridget Jones” as she opened up about being unlucky in love.
According to the Daily Star, the 51-year-old opened up about her “amazing” night, saying: "I dated a professional poker player who I met online. He'd just won £100,000 and we had an amazing night out in Newcastle.”
She continued: "He wanted to see me again but I panicked.
"I'm the Bridget Jones of trans!"
During her time in CBB, India has made no secret of her desire to find love, admitting she doesn’t want to be “lonely”.
She sparked a huge row in the house when she quizzed singer Ginuwine about whether he would date a transgender person.
When he said no, she launched into a tirade and suggested he was transphobic.
She said: "The fact Ginuwine here is happy to go with women, but wouldn’t feel comfortable going with me....
"If you're in my situation trying to date, there's an extremely narrow view.
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"I’ve tried. Guys have chatted me up without knowing my past but when they find out they go 'woah'.
"I’m a woman, so you would date me then. Let's have a kiss."
But when Ginuwine said no again, she shot back: "I think all the unspoken things going on there illustrate my case one hundred per cent."
India Willoughby upset by the discussion of how some male housemates are not attracted to trans women on Celebrity Big BrotherGot a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.
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